Peony container

Peony (Paeonia) — perennial plant.

Peony (Paeonia) – perennial plant. The peony bears large, sumptuous, often fragrant flowers in late spring; a long-lived and spectacular perennial.

Benefits

• Mediterranean look, decorative on the terrace
• Drought- and heat-resistant

Seasonal care

• Spring: Start of the growing season: apply a suitable fertiliser and provide full sun.
• Summer: Water moderately. Tolerates heat and drought well.
• Autumn: Autumn is a good time for planting; gradually reduce watering.
• Winter: Frost-hardy – overwinters outdoors. Prune in late winter if needed.

Specifications

• Botanical name: Paeonia
• Botanical family: Paeoniaceae
• Life cycle: Perennial
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Exposure: Sun
• Placement: Outdoors / container
• Growth rate: Medium
• Minimum temperature: -25 °C
• Drought resistance: High
• Mature height: 60-100 cm
• Mature width: 80-150 cm
• Flowering period: May–June
• Flower colour: Pink / red / white
• Fragrance: Pleasant
• Soil: Well drained, sandy loam
• pH: 6,0-7,5
• Watering: Moderate
• Fertilising: Spring–summer
• Pruning: Spring
• Mulching: Recommended (in winter)
• Product code: 4030600
• EAN code: 6420384030600

Warnings

• Frost-sensitive – shelter in winter in northern regions
• Requires a pot with good drainage

Frequently asked questions

Does it survive winter outdoors?
Yes, it is frost-hardy and overwinters outdoors without problems in Romania.

What exposure and watering does it prefer?
Sun; moderate watering. The peony bears large, sumptuous, often fragrant flowers in late spring; a long-lived and spectacular perennial.

When does it flower?
Flowering period: May-June.